KIDS and Covid-19
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Informing the Future from COVID-19 Lessons Learned
The MRCT Center is hosting a 5-part virtual conference series to advance the design, review, oversight, and conduct of global pediatric clinical trials. Find out more and sign up to receive updates of upcoming webinars. Visit now
Advancing International Pediatric Clinical Research
PART ONE: INFORMING THE FUTURE FROM COVID-19 LESSONS LEARNED
DAY 1 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Peter Marks
DAY 2 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Prof. Mojisola Christian Adeyeye
Advancing International Pediatric Clinical Research
PART TWO: TIME TO LISTEN: HEARING FROM YOUNG PEOPLE IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
DAY 1 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Ms. Jennifer Preston
DAY 2 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Sandhya Kanaka Yatirajula
Advancing International Pediatric Clinical Research
PART THREE: ASSENT AND CONSENT IN THE FIELD: CULTURE, CONTEXT, AND RESPECT
DAY 1 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Dylan Graetz
Dr. Victor Santana
DAY 2 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Professor Phaik Yeong Cheah
Understanding the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19):
iCAN understands that this is a unique time for many of our youth members and there may be questions about what living during the pandemic means for youth members and families. To help provide answers, the World Health Organization (WHO) has explained that the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Most people infected will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.
The WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released an abstract for COVID-19 and Parent-Child Psychological Well-Being. To learn more, visit:
COVID-19 Vaccines | FDA
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, the disease it causes, and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands (Check out Jumo Health's Handwashing 101) or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. To help you with a fun song from kids around the world, check out this link by two brothers, Sparsh and Anuj. The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). In addition, many communities are staying safe at home by limiting contact with others.
The WHO has also partnered with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, a unique collaboration of United Nations agencies, national and international nongovernmental organizations, and international agencies providing mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings to create a book aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years old. To get your free copy, click below.
Thank you to our iCAN partner, Labcorp Drug Development Inc. for sharing this insightful and thoughtful blog entitled "Understanding The Voice of Pediatric Patients During Covid-19". From Labcorp Drug Development Inc.: The COVID-19 pandemic forced a sudden shift in the conduct of clinical trials to ensure patients stay safe and retain access to their treatments. But how has this shift affected trials that focus on pediatric populations? To better understand the voice of pediatric patients, our team recently held an interactive, web-based workshop focusing on COVID-19 with young members of iCAN. This article discusses the results of this initial survey and highlights our plans for a more in-depth, global survey to better understand this demographic’s thoughts about clinical trial participation during this unique time. You can learn more about the good work Labcorp Drug Development Inc. is doing at their website www.labcorp.com.
COVID-19 Learning
From KIDS
The International Society of Pediatric Innovation (iSPI), MI3, and the International Children's Advisory Network, along with multiple children's hospitals centered around COVID19 and it's affect on pediatrics. The speakers will be discussing how their hospitals are responding to the crisis, how they are reopening for business, what the landscape looks like for future supply chains, and PPE inventories as well as a discussion about Pediatric Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS).
iCAN President, Leanne West, along with panelists, Ananya Ganesh, age 17, KIDS GA; Nathan Marohn, age 17, KIDS Illinios; Yalina Lopez (left), age 16, KIDS Illinois; Olivia Ohmer, age 16, KIDS Michigan; and Anna Stover, age 16, KIDS Illinois, gave a first hand testimonial on the effects of being a child and living with a medical condition during a pandemic.
Riya's COVID Book Publication
Riya Joshi from KIDS Illinois used her shelter in place time to publish a kids word scramble!
Wordy What is an organization founded to spread the love of words, writing, and language through games and puzzles. Recently, Riya Joshi, a CPS high school student, published a 50-puzzle booklet called Detective Wordy, which has been donated to children in hospitals and seniors at assisted/independent living facilities in Chicago, in an effort to bring a smile to their faces. Detective Wordy is a booklet designed for all ages. It includes both fun and educational word puzzles (crossword, word jumble, word search) with topics ranging from ice cream toppings to famous Chicagoans! Detective Wordy gives children a chance to learn and engage in puzzles while taking a break from technology. Visit wordywhat.org for more information and email wordywhat@gmail.com if you would like to buy or receive a donation of puzzle booklets for your department!
Virtual
iCAN Leanne Sightings!
We're excited to see where she show's up next!
Michigan
May 21
with Olivia Ohmer as she goes for a run near her home.
Houston, TX
May 21
with Regina Bustillos as she virtually leads the Pledge of allegiance in her virtual 8th grade awards ceremony!
San Destin, FL
May 28
out to eat at the beach with Heidi & Hampton Woods, from KIDS GA where virtual iCAN Leanne enjoyed Jerk chicken lettuce wraps.
Houston, TX
May 29
Rhonda Bolin, BSN, RN-BC, CPN and iCAN Leanne staying safe in the halls of Texas Children’s in Houston!! Leanne has her mask on also!!
Michigan
June 1
with Reece Ohmer having fun at home in her iCAN gear!
Atlanta, GA
June 9
with the real iCAN Leanne on her front porch!
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Michigan
June 22
With iCAN Director, Amy Ohmer as she reviews the first ever VIRTUAL 2020 iCAN Summit planning - be sure to register today!
Houston
June 22
Virtual iCAN Leanne is spotted with Scott Koh as he fosters puppies during the pandemic.
Ann Arbor, MI
June 22
... and with Winston The Cat as he helps to keep iCAN running smoothly.
Marietta, Georgia
June 2
With iCAN Treasurer, Jon Haygood, his wife Emily, safely social distancing while still enjoying time with Virtual iCAN Leanne.
iCAN Leanne
July 18
Send us your pictures with iCAN Leanne while social distancing at home!
Indiana
July 17
Spotted with Mary Short, iCAN Advisory Board Member as she prepares to attend the #iCAN2020Summit to hear Mary's session with Eli Lilly.
Ohio
July 21
spotted with Janelle Allen and baby Abigail, a future scientist safely social distancing at home in the library.
Cyber Space
July 17
was spotted throughout the annual iCAN Summit as she introduced presenters from around the world. Did you see her?
Indiana
September 1
Our friends at Eli Lilly dressed up just like iCAN Leanne by wearing their iCAN T-shirts while safely and responsibly working at home. Go Team!
iCAN Make A Difference
As the pandemic continues through 2021, iCAN youth members are actively engaged and involved with supporting their families, friends, and community through practicing distancing measures of staying safe at home and respiratory etiquette. Here are a few ways that our youth have continued to find the positive, hope, and encouragement to #icanmakeadifference during this time.
Wearing is Caring....
Kids around the world are doing their part in keeping others (and themselves) safe from Covid-19 by wearing a protective face mask.
Masks come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and should be worn anytime someone leaves their home or enters a space with other people.
To make wearing a mask more comfortable, artist Steve Barr has created a special coloring page for kids to design their own mask. Steve's special non-profit organization, Drawn to Help, encourages creativity for kids at hospitals around the world.
Mercer Mayer has also created a wonderful Critter Mask coloring page for kids to design.
To download your free mask coloring page, click the links below.
